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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

The College of Medicine

Beyond Flexner

Diversity Success through Pipeline ProgramsSeptember 2016



“American higher education will only address the so-called diversity issue

successfully if we pay attention to the pipeline”

Dr. C.L. Max NikiasPresident, University of Southern California

Wall Street Journal May 31, 2016



“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.

The next best time is today.”

Chinese Proverb



Objectives

• Brief History - FSU College of Medicine• Unique model• Pipeline Programs

– SSTRIDE– Summer institute– U-SSTRIDE– Honors Medical Scholars– Bridge



FSU COM 2016Founded in 2000, 1st Graduating Class 2005

Mission focused: Rural, Underserved, Underrepresented

As of May 2016, 12 Classes / 1029 Graduates



Florida State University College of MedicineRegional and Rural Campuses



FSU College of Medicine Diversity Outcomes

• Med School enrollment 2015-16 (AAMC Data Book) FSU 4th in nation % A-A students enrolled (11.9)Top three

• Morehouse School of Medicine• Meharry Medical College• Howard University College of Medicine

FSU 6th in nation in % Hispanic enrollment • Graduates 2008-2014 (2016 AAMC MMT)85% nationally in % Hispanic / Latino (12.9%)95% nationally in % Black / A-A (10.2%)



Pipeline Programs• Pre-CollegeSSTRIDESummer Institute

• College U-SSTRIDEHonors Medical Scholars

• Pre-Matriculation - Bridge



SSTRIDE• Science Students Together Reaching Excellence and Diversity in

Education (SSTRIDE) – started in 1994• Provides middle and high school students intervention and

enhanced instruction in science and mathematics. • Implemented in six Florida counties: Leon County, Collier,

Orange, and the rural counties of Gadsden, Walton, and Okaloosa.

• Focus on URM, disadvantaged, and rural students. • Rigorous science and mathematics classes, personal tutoring,

and test-taking workshops, and hands-on laboratory and clinical experiences.

• Each summer students from these programs participate in the Summer Institute at the College of Medicine.



Pre-College SSTRIDE (1994-2015)

• 98% have gone on to college• 65% majored in math, science or healthcare

related fields• 55% entered graduate schools • 6.5% went to medical school



Summer Institute• Designed for rising juniors and seniors in high school,

sponsored by the College of Medicine • Provides a “week in the life” of a medical student to help

them realize what is achievable with the right planning, advising, and encouragement.

• Housed in a FSU dorm for the week. • Receive lectures by medical school faculty and interact

with 2nd year current medical students. • Advised on how to optimize their schedules for college

admission and the pre-health track. • Paired with physicians in Tallahassee for shadowing

experiences.



Summer Institute (2008-2015)• 99% went to college• 85% majored in math science or healthcare

related fields• 27% went to graduate schools (50% in

STEM or healthcare fields)• 11% went on to medical schools



U-SSTRIDE• Office of Outreach and Advising at the College of Medicine• Designed to increase diversity in the medical school:

– Provides academic advising / mentorship for pre-med organizations, – Tutoring services / study groups - Collegiate Mentoring Initiative (CMI). – Oversee the Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS) – Opportunities to develop / solidify their medical career interests– Participate in experiences to diversity their interests – Develop leadership skills and experiences, and participate in events and

activities to foster academic, personal, and professional development– Partner with agencies for opportunities for community involvement.

• Students planning healthcare careers seek guidance regarding pre-requisites, testing, and application process

• Handbooks are provided for each professional goal.



U-SSTRIDE (2002-2015)239 Students

• 64.9% went to medical schools (59% came to FSU COM)

• 24% went to graduate schools (90% in STEM or healthcare fields)

• 58% entered a primary care residency programs

• 40% practice in underserved areas



Honors Medical Scholars

• Started in 2006 - 15 accepted / year. • Open to students accepted to the FSU Honors College and

have an interest in medicine. • Must have a high level of academic ability, a heart for

service, and a sincere concern for vulnerable populations through volunteer service activities during high school.

• Receive mentoring, advising, and special programs to encourage continued academic excellence in a rigorous pre-medical curriculum

• Continued service to vulnerable populations to develop appropriate professional and personal competencies to ensure success in medical school and as a physician.



HMS (2006-2015)60 completed undergraduate to date18 completed UG and Med School

• 88% entered the FSU College of Medicine• 89% of those who completed the program entered

medical school (2 students chose another school)• 11% went to graduate schools (50% in STEM or

healthcare fields)• 72.2% (13/18) of those who completed medical

school to date entered a primary care residency program



MS- Bridge to Clinical Medicine• Provides minority, disadvantaged, and rural students with a bridge to

medical school or a career in healthcare. • Twelve-month MS degree program that provides education in medical

knowledge and experiences in clinical and community-service. • Typical enrollment 12-14 per year • Students complete 32 credit-hours of coursework (two medical school

courses with 1st year medical students). • Must complete a research project and submit written and oral reports. • Participants mentor middle and high school students and participate in

a clinical preceptorship.



Bridge (2005-16)(151 students)

• 94.9% of those starting the Bridge Program, complete the program and enter the FSU College of Medicine

• 96.1% of students who enter medical school through Bridge earn their MD.

• 75% of MD grads (57/76) enter PC residencies• 32 former Bridge now in medical practice

– 78.1% (25 / 32) in PC, – 15.6% Rural, – 37.5% in inner city clinics or hospitals– 2 are now FSU College of Medicine faculty



Bridge Class of 2016• 12 students / 100% completion• 8 / 12 (67%) are products of our undergraduate

outreach pipeline • All entered the FSU COM Class of 2020• First in family to pursue bachelors – 5/12• First in family to pursue graduate degree 8/12• Rural hometown – 3/12



Outreach / Pipeline Program15 Years of Outcomes

Pre-college SSTRIDEMiddle School

High School

Rural SSTRIDE

98.6% of SSTRIDE Seniors enter college

CollegeAll Outreach Programs

2537 students 51% to med school

Pre-Health Advising2238 students

38.7% to med school

Undergraduate Mentors239 students

64% to med school

Honors Med Scholars60 students

89.8% to med school

Bridge ProgramMS In BMS - Bridge

151 Students 94.9% to med school

75% enter PC programs



FSU College of Medicine … Medical Education for the 21st Century…

… Developing a Diverse Workforce…

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